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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Ward misses with a head kick.
Ward fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Liversedge lands with a nice body punch.
Liversedge blocks a head kick by Ward.
Ward fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liversedge fails to land the takedown.
Ward shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liversedge pinned against the cage. Liversedge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hunter Liversedge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Ward.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Liversedge as Ward shoots in.
Ward fails with the takedown
and Liversedge counters with a right hand to the body.
Liversedge slaps away a takedown attempt from Ward, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Liversedge.
Ward shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liversedge defends it nicely.
As Ward looks to move away, Liversedge throws a big counter combo but Ward just gets out of the way.#T2#
Ward dives in for a single leg takedown but Liversedge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Liversedge drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ward sprawls and moves away.
Liversedge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ward sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Liversedge counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Liversedge.
Ward looks winded!
Stalling in the clinch from Liversedge.
Ward jumps guard but Liversedge turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Ward breaks the clinch.
Mickey Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward misses with a low kick as Liversedge jumps back.
Liversedge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ward is fending him off so far but Liversedge persists. Nope, Ward circles away and we're back to standing.
Ward wants to clinch up but Liversedge keeps it at a distance.
Liversedge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ward with a poor takedown
and Liversedge counters with a left and a right that stings Ward. #T3##CL#
Liversedge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ward, pushing him back against the cage.
Ward is looking to control Liversedge's arms but Liversedge gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ward has his back to the cage.
Liversedge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ward.
Liversedge goes for a takedown attempt but Ward pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Liversedge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ward circles away.
Liversedge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ward fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Ward is looking to clinch.
Ward tries to clinch but Liversedge moves out of range.
Ward has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Liversedge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ward throws a knee to the head but misses.
Liversedge avoiding damage.
Liversedge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ward fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Liversedge instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Liversedge dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ward darts in looking for a takedown but Liversedge gets double underhooks and turns Ward into the cage.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt - Liversedge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Liversedge feinted with a counter takedown.
Liversedge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ward but Ward pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ward throws a series of punches but Liversedge avoids them all with ease.
Liversedge stuffs the takedown attempt from Ward. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunter Liversedge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Ward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Liversedge instigates a clinch.
Liversedge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Ward is trying to stall.
#T1#
Ward struggles to land a body shot inside as Liversedge controls his hands.
#TD#
Liversedge jumps guard and drags Ward to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Liversedge pulls Ward in close to his closed guard and prevents Ward from doing any damage or advancing position.
Liversedge wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
Liversedge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Liversedge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Liversedge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ward's guard. #REVR#
Liversedge stays in close to Ward's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liversedge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ward is controlling Liversedge's posture.
Liversedge postures up in Ward's guard and throws a big left but Ward blocks it.
Liversedge postures up in Ward's guard and throws a big left but Ward blocks it.
Liversedge slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ward avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ward looking to control.
#T3#
Ward keeping full guard, as Liversedge tries to pass.
Ward is trying to control the position but Liversedge postures up. #SU#
Liversedge gets to his feet - Ward follows without any prompting.
A head kick misses from Ward.
Ward with a poor takedown #CL#
and Liversedge holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ward is breathing heavily.#BC#
Liversedge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liversedge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ward shoots in but no luck this time.
Ward with a poor takedown
and Liversedge counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Liversedge closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Liversedge lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Liversedge breaks the clinch.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liversedge as he avoids it easily.
Liversedge drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ward sprawls and moves away.
Liversedge punishes Ward's body with a nice straight punch.
Ward takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hunter Liversedge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liversedge has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liversedge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ward circles away.
Liversedge checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Liversedge dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Liversedge with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ward! But no joy.
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ward fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Liversedge fails with a takedown attempt.
Ward stuffs the takedown attempt from Liversedge. Liversedge gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Liversedge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liversedge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ward fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Ward takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ward fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ward with a poor takedown #CL#
and Liversedge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ward fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Liversedge jumps guard but Ward turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ward is trying to pull guard but Liversedge has him pressed against the cage.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Ward breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liversedge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ward sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Ward with that takedown attempt.
Liversedge is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ward.#T2#
Ward looks for a takedown but Liversedge sprawls well.
Liversedge throws a big counter combination but Ward scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Liversedge is looking to wear down Ward with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ward tries to clinch but Liversedge moves out of range.
Liversedge throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.
Ward tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liversedge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ward somewhat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##BC2#
Ward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by Ward misses #CL#
and Liversedge counters by moving into the clinch.
Ward tries to pull guard but Liversedge forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Liversedge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Liversedge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liversedge throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Liversedge shoots in looking for a takedown but Ward manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Liversedge's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4##CL#
Liversedge moves into the clinch successfully.
Ward stalling in the clinch but Liversedge improves position.
Ward with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hunter Liversedge has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Liversedge manages to break the clinch.
Liversedge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ward but Ward pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ward throws a head kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Liversedge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ward drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Liversedge defends it well.
Hunter Liversedge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice sprawl there from Liversedge as Ward shoots in.
Liversedge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mickey Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liversedge dives in and grabs Ward's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ward pushes down on Liversedge's head and hops out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Liversedge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Liversedge has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Liversedge!
Hunter Liversedge decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Davis scores with a spinning back kick!#TD#
Davis gets caught flat footed, as Ward shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but Ward passes into half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Ward is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Davis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ward.
Ward thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Davis is trying to stand.
#T1#
Davis is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ward. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ward with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ward throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Ward is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ward looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Davis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ward sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davis defending well though.
Well, if Ward is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Ward escapes and gets back to his feet.
Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ward stuffs the takedown attempt from Davis. Davis gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Ward rushes Davis and presses him up against the cage.
Ward is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Ward keeps control of Davis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Davis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ward prevents it.
Ward tries for a takedown. No joy.
Davis tries to pull guard but Ward holds him up against the cage and eventually Davis drops back down to his feet.
Mickey Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Davis.
Davis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ward is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Ward jumps guard.
Ward is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ward might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ward holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Davis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Davis looking to improve position, pressing down on Ward's thigh with his hand. Ward seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Davis paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Davis's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Ward picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mickey Ward!
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Event:
JBL 3 Budo vs Dee
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Ward drops his hands momentarily and Claessens takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Claessens lands a really nice looking cross but Ward seems unphased.
Ward moves away from the strike by Claessens.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch but Claessens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Claessens as he avoids it easily.
Ward slips a jab and a cross from Claessens.
Claessens lands a slapping body shot.
Ward tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Claessens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ward is looking to clinch but Claessens is avoiding it.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Claessens shows good takedown defense.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Matteo Claessens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Ward.
Claessens throws a series of punches but Ward avoids them all with ease.
Ward is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Claessens slips a jab and a cross from Ward.
A quick step to the side and Claessens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Claessens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Claessens drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claessens working the ground and pound but Ward is defending the strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Claessens in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Claessens taking a break here but Ward is having none of it and regains half guard.
Claessens working the head and body with strikes.
Claessens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Claessens slips a nice elbow through Ward's hands, connecting with Ward's forehead.
Claessens scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Claessens thows a huge punch but Ward dodges it nicely.
Claessens landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Claessens is working away from the top position though.
Claessens takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Claessens throwing shots but Ward is blocking nicely.
Claessens trying to control from half guard but Ward is working away.
Ward is looking to control Claessens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ward avoid being mounted?#T2#
Ward tries to roll over but Claessens keeps him under control.
Claessens throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ward to regain full guard.
Claessens landing some decent shots from guard.
Claessens throws an elbow that misses. Ward uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Claessens's guard. Nice move by Ward!#REVB#
Claessens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
Claessens controls Ward momentarily but Ward frees himself.
Ward in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Claessens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Claessens is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Claessens is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Ward trying to keep a closed guard but Claessens is proving a slippery customer.
Claessens postures up in Ward's guard and throws a big left but Ward blocks it.
Claessens landing with the ground and pound.
Claessens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Claessens lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Claessens is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.#SUB2#
Ward working for a triangle but Claessens defends it easily.
Claessens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ward looks winded!
Claessens trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Claessens cracks Ward with a solid left hand.#T4#
Claessens trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Claessens scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Claessens's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Claessens chips away with some ground and pound.
Claessens controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claessens is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.
Claessens trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward wants to sweep but no luck.
Claessens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Claessens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Claessens dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ward takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Claessens. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ward takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Claessens lands with an overhand left.
Claessens scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Claessens lands a right hook to the body.
Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Claessens tries to avoid it but Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Claessens to the ground. Claessens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ward closes this distance looking for a takedown but Claessens circles away.
Ward dodges the punch combination from Claessens.
Ward uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Claessens.
Matteo Claessens is winning the standup battle so far.
Claessens lands a jab to Ward's midsection.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Ward moves out of range as Claessens strikes.
Claessens paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1##TD#
Claessens closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Claessens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
Claessens is working Ward over with some ground and pound from side control.
Claessens slows the pace down.
Claessens scoring with punches from side control.
Claessens works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ward takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Claessens is chipping away with strikes.
Claessens looks up at the clock and then as Ward takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Claessens smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Claessens working the head and body with strikes.
Claessens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Claessens scoring with punches from side control.
Claessens working the head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward is not content to let Claessens control the position.
Claessens working away.#T2#
Claessens scores with punches from side control.
Ward is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Claessens is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ward is looking for a sweep.
Ward takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ward is not content to let Claessens control the position.
Matteo Claessens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Claessens working the ground and pound.#T3#
Claessens lands an elbow.
Ward is letting Claessens control him for a moment.
Claessens is putting a hurting on Ward here, landing some big shots from side control.
Claessens cracks Ward with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Claessens is working Ward over with some ground and pound from side control.
Claessens wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
Claessens just content to control the position.
Claessens scores with punches from side control.
Claessens scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ward to see if he's OK.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Claessens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working. #T4#
Ward is trying to improve his position.
Claessens scores with punches from side control.
Claessens is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claessens scoring with punches and elbows.
Claessens landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Claessens lands a nice forearm strike.
Ward is trying to control Claessens's posture but Claessens avoids it.
Claessens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ward on the ground.
Claessens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Claessens dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Claessens cracks Ward with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Claessens is looking to wear down Ward with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Claessens takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Claessens shoots in looking for a takedown. Ward tries to sprawl out of it but Claessens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ward manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ward throws a fast counter high kick but Claessens manages to duck under it in time.
Ward shoots in and drives through. Claessens sprawls well.
Claessens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ward back to the cage. Claessens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Claessens throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ward tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Claessens is in Ward's guard.
Claessens scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claessens scoring with some ground and pound.
Ward trying to keep a closed guard but Claessens is proving a slippery customer.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Claessens wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Claessens distracts Ward with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Claessens works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ward trying to hold on to Claessens's head to control him but Claessens postures up.
Claessens is taking a breather. Ward says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Claessens is nestled in close to Ward, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ward has hold of Claessens's hands but Claessens slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.
Ward is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Claessens scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Claessens has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Claessens slips a nice elbow through Ward's hands, connecting with Ward's forehead.
Claessens seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Claessens connects with a nice short shot to Ward's temple.
Ward on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Claessens.
Claessens winds up and cracks Ward with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Claessens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working. #T3#
Claessens lands with a punch from half guard.
Claessens is keen to just control but Ward is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward taking some punishment here, with Claessens in his half guard.
Claessens is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ward is looking to escape.
Claessens looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Claessens controlling the pace.
Claessens trying to pass the guard but Ward defending well.
Claessens is nestled in close to Ward, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Claessens controlling the action here. #T4#
Claessens seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Claessens takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Claessens is nestled in close to Ward, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Claessens has control of the leg.
Claessens content to control rather than advance.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Claessens connects with a nice short shot to Ward's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Claessens seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ward is looking to control Claessens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ward avoid being mounted?
Mickey Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matteo Claessens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Claessens stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matteo Claessens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Claessens has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matteo Claessens!
After the big win, Matteo Claessens made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CAGED CROW Clothings 50$ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Initiation
Date: Jul 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Rostom - just one landing.
Rostom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ward.
Ward shoots in but no luck this time.
Rostom throws a hook to the side of Ward's head but Ward sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ward tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rostom lands a head kick. Ward smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A shot to the body from Rostom misses #TD2#
and Ward counters with a takedown into side control.
Ward remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rostom takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ward creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rostom sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
Rostom is trying to buck Ward off.#SUB2#
Ward is working to tighten his grip on Rostom's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rostom has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ward is really squeezing tight and eventually Rostom passes out! Ward breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mickey Ward!
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Event:
Trials By Fire V
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Ward wants to clinch.
Ward moves in looking to clinch but Alexandre pushes him off.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexandre stuffs the takedown.
Alexandre attempts a counter takedown but Ward avoids it well and moves away.
Ward is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Alexandre closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Alexandre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ward is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alexandre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alexandre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alexandre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Alexandre throws an elbow but Ward slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Alexandre swings around for an armbar but Ward sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alexandre's guard.#SUB#
Alexandre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ward can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Alexandre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ward defends well.
Alexandre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Alexandre looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ward passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ward thows a huge punch but Alexandre dodges it nicely.
Alexandre is pressing down on Ward's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ward throws a strike but Alexandre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Alexandre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ward utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexandre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexandre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alexandre passes Ward's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alexandre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alexandre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ward defending well though. #T3#
Ward trying to control here.
Alexandre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ward avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexandre.
Alexandre is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Alexandre throws a wild left hand from mount and Ward manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Alexandre thows a huge punch but Ward dodges it nicely.
Alexandre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alexandre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ward defending well though.
Alexandre is looking to advance position but Ward won't allow it. #T4#
Ward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexandre is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alexandre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Alexandre has control of the leg.
Ward has a hand on Alexandre's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Alexandre takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Alexandre thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Alexandre working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Alexandre throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ward because Alexandre loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Alexandre dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Alexandre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ward did well to prevent Alexandre getting side control.
Alexandre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ward's head. #SUB#
Alexandre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ward defends it well.
Ward trying to control but Alexandre postures up.
Alexandre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Alexandre throwing shots but Ward is blocking nicely.
Ward tries to roll over but Alexandre keeps him under control.
Alexandre looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ward's head. #SUB#
Alexandre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ward defends it well. #T1#
Ward avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexandre.
Alexandre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ward defending well though.
Alexandre has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alexandre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ward knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alexandre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ward's head.
Ward is trying to control but can't.
Alexandre uses his free foot to push down on Ward's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ward.
Poor strikes thrown by Alexandre there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Alexandre fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ward blocking the ground and pound.
Ward wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Alexandre.
#T2#
Alexandre unloads with some shots from mount but Ward bucks and avoids them well.
Alexandre misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#SUB#
Alexandre is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ward has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Alexandre thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ward wants to hold on but Alexandre pushes him away.
Alexandre misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Poor strikes thrown by Alexandre there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alexandre throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB#
Alexandre with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
Alexandre throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#SUB#
Alexandre wants to finish this one by submission but Ward is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alexandre.
Ward avoids a series of strikes thrown by Alexandre.
Ward wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Alexandre.
Ward wants to control but Alexandre is having none of it.
Alexandre throwing strikes here but Ward is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Alexandre punching from mount but Ward doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Alexandre landing punches. #T4#
Ward avoids a series of strikes thrown by Alexandre.
Alexandre throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ward avoids a series of strikes thrown by Alexandre.
Alexandre thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tiago Alexandre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexandre throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Ward is trying desperately to improve position.
Ward blocking the ground and pound.
Ward is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandre throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Alexandre there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ward is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB#
Alexandre wants to finish this one by submission but Ward is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alexandre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Alexandre dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Alexandre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ward.
Alexandre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ward.
Ward works Alexandre's body with a nice hook.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Alexandre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alexandre showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Alexandre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alexandre throwing shots but Ward is blocking nicely. #T1#
Alexandre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ward trying to control here.
Ward is trying to stand up here but Alexandre is controlling him well.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
Alexandre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Alexandre is working for a kimura but Ward is defending it quite comfortably.
Alexandre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alexandre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ward defending well though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alexandre with the ground and pound but Ward uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Alexandre stands and throws Ward's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alexandre works to advance to full mount. Ward defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Alexandre lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Alexandre with shots to the head and body - Ward looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ward is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ward is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Alexandre unloads with some shots from mount but Ward bucks and avoids them well.
Alexandre misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#SUB#
Ward defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Alexandre.
Ward tries to lock up and control but Alexandre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Ward is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Alexandre there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Alexandre sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Alexandre throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB#
Alexandre is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ward has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Alexandre raining down hammerfists from mount.
Alexandre throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ward because Alexandre loaded up on that one.
Alexandre throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Alexandre throws some wild stikes that Ward manages to avoid easily.
Alexandre thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ward holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Alexandre tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T4#
Ward is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alexandre misses with a head shot.
Alexandre looking to ground and pound but Ward is blocking nicely.
Ward really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ward wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Alexandre.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandre throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Alexandre throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Alexandre looking to ground and pound but Ward is blocking nicely.
Mickey Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandre throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Alexandre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexandre has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Alexandre!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Jelic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jelic fails to land with a series of punches.
Jelic connects with a right hand. Ward shakes it off.
Ward fails with the takedown
enabling Jelic to counter with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ward or perhaps it was just good defense by Jelic, which made it look bad.
A punch combination from Jelic misses.
Mickey Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ward or perhaps it was just good defense by Jelic, which made it look bad.
Jelic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ivan Jelic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Ward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jelic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jelic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ward wants to clinch.
Ward looks winded!#T1#
Jelic scores with a nice right hand.
Ward fails with the takedown
and Jelic counters with a nice uppercut.
Jelic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jelic throws a good cross that connects.
Ward drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ward throws a body kick that misses.
Jelic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ward takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jelic. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ward tries to clinch up
and Jelic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jelic, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jelic as he jumps to the side. #KD#
Jelic drops Ward with a beautiful combination! Ward stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jelic is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Ward is rocked!
Jelic flashes Ward a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Ward's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Ward crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Jelic punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Jelic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2018 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ward.
Ward tries to clinch up but Jelic circles away and keeps his distance.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jelic as he jumps to the side.
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jelic was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
Jelic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ivan Jelic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Ward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Jelic does no damage.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jelic counters with a stiff right hand.
Ward takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ivan Jelic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ward is defended easily by Jelic.
Jelic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ward tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jelic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
and Jelic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ward looks winded!
Ward goes for a double leg but Jelic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jelic continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Jelic misses the target.
Mickey Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Ward looks to move away, Jelic throws a big counter combo but Ward just gets out of the way.#T2#
Jelic digs a good hook to Ward's body.
Jelic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jelic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Jelic lands.
Jelic scores with a hook to the body. Ward takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jelic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ward stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jelic lands a lovely overhand right.
Jelic throws a one two combo.
#ROC#
Ward is rocked!#T3#
Jelic connects with a crisp jab.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Jelic finish him?
Jelic jabs at Ward's body.
Jelic lands a nice hook to Ward's body. Ward takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD#
Jelic lands a big uppercut and Ward crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ward looks OK. Jelic waves Ward back to his feet!
Jelic connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jelic lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ward falls backwards - clearly groggy! Jelic dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Jelic!
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